One of the things I enjoy when we travel is reading the signs posted in front of churches along the way. We like to avoid the interstates when possible so we ride more on two lane roads populated with little and not so little churches.
This church isn’t from any farther away than my basement. It’s one I built for my husband’s model railroad layout.
I often wonder why pastors want to post comments on the board in front. Is it to attract new members? To remind existing members to come to church? To give a sense of the preacher’s sense of humor so you’ll know what to expect at sermon time? Some comments are clever, some miss the mark, and some are a little too cryptic for me. Recently, I’ve come across these:
Be kind to your enemies. It’ll mess with their minds. Hmm where is that in the Bible?
Don’t make me come down there. – God It might be good if he did!
Members are expected. Guests are welcome. Is there an attendance problem here?
The Law is not a moral compass. Okay not sure about what this means.
Give Satan an inch and he’ll become your ruler. LOL
Jesus is my Rock and I’m on the Roll! And when it’s called up yonder you’ll be there!
Free ticket to Heaven. Inquire inside. Is it free? I thought it was prepaid!
Prayer works. Ain’t it the truth!
A little food for thought.
A bit of author news: I recently signed a contract for my third novel with The Wild Rose Press. It is called Those Ties That Bind. I expect to start edits the first week of November. I’m very excited. It’s another mystery set in my favorite small town, Lansdale, Wisconsin and some of the characters you met earlier will be there as well as some new ones. I can’t wait to share it with you. You know these things take time so it will be out sometime in 2024. Thanks for coming along on my journey. I appreciate the company! Hug somebody today just because you can! Enjoy!
I’m hugging you
Can’t wait to read your next book! And yes, sometimes those messages outside a church are a bit too cryptic–maybe it’s their intention to get you to come just to find out what it means.
Live the church signs. I pass 3 on my way to work. Always interesting the statement and sometimes figuring out the intent. As always love the Blog
Thanks for sharing, Kim! Always entertaining, thought provoking and of course, well written!!
Kim, I love your witty commentary on life! I thoroughly enjoyed your first two books and can’t wait for the third!
Love, love, love this, Kim! You had me sputtering with laughter while I was drinking my cup of tea. And congratulations on signing a new contract! Another book to look forward to reading next year!
I love those church board comments — and your responses to them!
Can’t wait for your next mystery novel, Kim!!!
Ditto on your comments about the church billboards, Kim!
Living in a small town with SO many churches I see a lot of these signs! Really excited for your next book!
Loving this post Kim. Really entertaining 👏 and what about the model you built. Amazing.
Love your commentary on everyday things. ❤️